In what way does palazzo architecture reflect the influence of ancient Rome?

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The bottom storey was rough-cut in order to imitate the walls of Roman ruins. Alberti uses the classical orders of columns (Doric/Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian), and modeled the details of Palazzo Rucellai (Fig. 14.17) in reference to the Colosseum.

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A. Johannes Vermeer B. Fernand Léger C. Winslow Homer D. Henri Rousseau E. Dosso Dossi

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The shrine of Eweka II highlights what aspect of Benin ancestral worship?

A. Importance of matrilineal lineage B. Material advantages of trade C. Respect for superior hunters D. Central focus on royalty

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Explain how Ridley Scott’s Prometheus embodies the impact of digital technology on blockbuster trends.

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The typical length of blues form is

a. 8 measures b. 32 measures c. 24 measures d. 12 measures

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